Job Details
Support Assistants
Treloar Trust
Expires in 26 days
Overview
Treloar’s is a charity which runs one of the UK’s largest specialist education centres for young disabled people to live and learn. Through our school and college, we offer students the opportunity to fully take part in life and achieve their aspirations.
£22,875 to £24,508
Per year
Full time
(Full time - Term time)
Alton
Key information
We seek to recruit people who are passionate about supporting physically disabled children and young people. These roles include assisting the students in a residential boarding house and in classrooms within our school or college.
We offer a range of flexible working opportunities that enables you to balance your work and personal life.
About the role
Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Have experience working with children and/or young adults—or simply passionate about making a difference? Whether you’re looking to grow your career, find rewarding flexible work, or balance a role with other commitments, Treloar’s has a variety of fulfilling opportunities.
We’re currently recruiting for:
- Residential Support Assistants (Evenings and alternate weekends)
- Dual Role Student Support Assistants (Education and Residential - Days, evenings, and alternate weekends)
- Student Support Assistants (Education and Residential – Days)
- Support Assistants (7-hour days, starting between 07:00 and 09:00)
What Does a Support Assistant Do?
Our Support Assistants work alongside Residential Managers, classroom staff and other health related departments to support students across their education, care, and daily living. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with personal care, supporting with meals, moving and positioning, communication, emotional and social needs
- Supporting students in class, in a residential setting and during social activities
- Encouraging independence and helping students achieve their goals
- Keeping accurate records and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Requirements
We provide fully funded, industry-leading training so you can thrive in your role. All you need are some transferable skills and:
- Passion for helping others reach their full potential
- Positivity, patience, and energy in your approach to each day
- A collaborative mindset in a team-focused, people-first environment
- The desire to do meaningful work in a truly rewarding setting
- A genuine interest in being part of a local organisation that cares
- Grade C/4, or above in both Maths and English (or equivalent)